LND Esports Disqualified Ahead of Fortnite Esports World Cup 2024

In a surprising turn of events, Team LND Esports has been disqualified from the Fortnite Esports World Cup 2024, just days before the prestigious tournament. The decision, which came almost a month after initial allegations, has shocked many Middle Eastern fans, as it revolves around the eligibility of a key player, Mshx.

Disqualification Details

According to @3mW4si, Team LND Esports faced disqualification due to a permanent in-game ban imposed on Mshx. The team had initially qualified for the Fortnite Esports World Cup 2024 on July 5, 2024, by securing second place in the MENA Qualifiers. Following their disqualification, the team led by Kalgamer, who finished third and recently won the Fortnite FNCS 2024: Major 3 Grand Finals ME Region, will replace them.

Kalgamer’s teammate, k0tyarich, humorously announced their qualification on social media platform X, sharing a meme to celebrate the moment. The post garnered positive reactions from fans, with many congratulating the team and some criticizing ESL for the delay in disqualifying Team LND Esports.

The Controversy Behind the Disqualification

The controversy surrounding Team LND Esports began shortly after the Fortnite Esports World Cup 2024 MENA Region results were announced. On social media, Fortnite pro and content creator @kyryfn detailed several rule violations by Mshx, arguing that he should never have participated in the qualifiers.

Despite strong support from various Middle Eastern Fortnite pros, ESL and the Esports World Cup Foundation initially remained silent. However, following weeks of mounting pressure and complaints, the decision to disqualify Team LND Esports was finally made.

Final Teams for Fortnite Esports World Cup 2024

With the disqualification of Team LND Esports, the final list of 16 teams set to compete in the Fortnite Esports World Cup 2024 in Riyadh on August 8, 2024, is as follows: